Scientists Discuss Trade in Marine Species and Reptiles used in Luxury Products Geneva, 19 July 2011 - Scientists from around the world are gathering in Geneva for a meeting of the United Nations-backed international organization aimed at regulating trade in endangered species. The 25th meeting of the Animals Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will focus on fish and reptile leathers, which are often used in luxury goods. Around 200 scientists, as well as intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), will discuss reports on topics such as the trade in sharks and the implementation of shark protection programmes, the efforts to control sturgeon stocks in Caspian range States and the use of reptile skins for fine leather products. At last year's meeting, four proposals to include shark...